• Sayreville expects to be competitive on mats despite youth

    Sayreville expects to be competitive on mats despite youth

    By Warren Rappleyea Although his lineup is filled, for the most part, with youthful competitors, Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling coach Marcus Ivy is confident his squad will be competitive this winter. Thus far, the Bombers are 2-4, posting victories over Highland Park High School and The Pingry School, while falling to Woodbridge High…

  • East Brunswick High School forms partnership with Middlesex County College

    East Brunswick High School forms partnership with Middlesex County College

    Middlesex County College (MCC) and East Brunswick Public Schools signed an agreement officially launching the MCC/East Brunswick High School (EBHS) College Pathways program. This initiative provides EBHS students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree by taking college courses while still in high school. At present, more than 450 EBHS students have registered for 40 classes…

  • Spotswood looks to improve as wrestlers gain experience

    Spotswood looks to improve as wrestlers gain experience

    By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School’s wrestling team struggled mightily last season, finishing 2-18 overall in dual meets and 2-5 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division. The Chargers are a small Group II school, where it is commonplace for a team to not have enough wrestlers to fill all 14 weight classes. Another…

  • Winning as a team focus of Monroe wrestlers

    Winning as a team focus of Monroe wrestlers

    By Jimmy Allinder When Billy Jacoutot took over as coach of the Monroe Township High School wrestling program seven years ago, the Falcons were at best an average team. Things pretty much remained that way his first two seasons with the Falcons finishing a combined 17-28. But what the scorebook didn’t show was the work…

  • Butterfly Ball fundraiser on Feb. 25 in Long Branch

    Butterfly Ball fundraiser on Feb. 25 in Long Branch

    LONG BRANCH — The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s sixth annual Butterfly Ball fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. This year, the fun-filled event will include a new “Dancing for Our Stars” competition, where performers will be dancing to raise money for the “Stars” of The Ashley Lauren…

  • Gopal to seek state Senate seat in Monmouth County

    Gopal to seek state Senate seat in Monmouth County

    Democrat Vin Gopal has announced he will seek the state Senate seat representing New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District, which includes 18 municipalities in Monmouth County. If Gopal earns his party’s nomination in the June primary election, he will seek the four-year term as a senator in the November general election. The 11th Legislative District covers…

  • Youths may enter stock market challenge

    The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will hold its fifth annual stock market picking contest beginning on Jan. 19. The event will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and will continue for five weeks, every Thursday evening, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, according to a press release. The free educational program allows young adults from fifth…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 12

    Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 12

    • Judie Jensen, proprietor of Expressions and Reflections, will present her 14th annual recital showcasing the musical talent of her students in piano, guitar and voice, including the Expressions and Reflections Band. Expressions and Reflections facilitates all facets of music, including performance and teaching. Students range in age from preschool to senior citizens. The recital…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Jan. 11

    News Transcript Datebook, Jan. 11

    • Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, will present Tot Rock Shabbat with singer Sam Levine from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Jan. 14. Tot Rock Shabbat is free and open to the public (toddlers through kindergarten). Parents, grandparents and siblings are welcome. Details: 732 308-0055. • On Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m., the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County,…

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